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Restaurant Reviews
The NEW Chakalaka Restaurant in Wimbledon
Some of you might already know the Horse & Groom Pub and restaurant in Wimbledon owned and run by Miguel and Heidi Coelho from Pretoria. The couple have managed to bring a touch of South Africa to the place, although the feel and look of the pub is still very British.
They started serving food under the Chakalaka brand inside the Horse and Groom in 2010 and with the success of the venture they ha ...
Restaurant review: The Buzz at OR Tambo airport
From the moment you park your car and stroll down to the restaurant, you realise you’ve discovered a special place. Life Hotels The Aviator launched their new trendy restaurant, The Buzz, on 15 October 2010.
Offering casual dining in four different settings, the indoor restaurant, the wrap around verandah, on the deck at the wood-fired pizza oven or chilling poolside. There is a sense of family here. Ever ...
WIMPY in Clapham Junction/Battersea
Placed next to Debenhams in Clapham Junction, the newly refurbished Wimpy is the ideal place to take the weight off of your feet after a session of retail therapy.
The store is run by franchisee Odile and Michael Ham who hail from Cape Town. Odile is passionate about good service and great food so you will not be disappointed when you visit.
Wimpy has it’s own premium blend bean to cup coffee that is h ...
Restaurant review: Cape Town Fish Market
Summer 2010 in London is good this year and with an amazing summer comes thoughts of being near the sea and eating amazing seafood. In London, we knew just the spot to satisfy this seafood craving as the Cape Town Fish Market (CTFM) have a fantastic summer special of a seafood platter including butterflied prawns, tender calamari and garlic mussels! And for only £15.95, what a treat!
With amazing weather ...
Tu Chicas (Wimbledon, London)
From the moment we entered, the atmosphere at Tu Chicas was homely. Soft Mexican background music and lovely interior Mexican décor, as well as five big paintings and SA flags, created a cosy feel.
A wide variety of cocktails were available, garnished with fresh fruit and we were surprised to see the selection of SA beverages including Windhoek Lager, Castle, Hunters Dry, Savanna and even Springbokkies!
F ...
Jabula Restaurant (Chester, UK)
Living outside Manchester, we went to discover the only South African restaurant in the north west, a little diamond in the rough on the outskirts of Chester, overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal.
Decorated in warm earthy tones with African wooden masks, we were welcomed by friendly staff wearing colourful African-inspired tunics. As we sipped our Castle and Savanna, the African music playing in the bac ...
Kafe Karahi (Wimbledon, London)
Three years ago I discovered a little gem. Like many, I must’ve passed it a million times oblivious to what treasure lay within. The place is Kafe Karahi, and the substance of my addiction, bunny chows!
Being a Durbanite, a bunny chow is quite literally the Holy Grail of any curry spot in SA. Soft, fluffy hollowed out bread loaves filled with deliciously mouth watering full flavoured curry. Each time you ...
Horse & Groom with Chakalaka launch
‘Thank you for coming all the way from South Africa to South Wimbledon’ was the closing line by the comedian compère of the launch evening for Horse & Groom’s collaboration with Chakalaka South African restaurants. Friday 29 January was the opening night when candlelit tables turned the Horse & Groom pub into a gastro-pub serving food by Chakalaka. Later in the evening, laughter filled the place as ...
Chakalaka (Chiswick, London)
It’s always a treat to have South African food when far from home, and Chakalaka is surely the best place in London to find the favourites – and be spoilt for choice! The regular menu has boerewors, bobotie and oxtail potjie, the most delicious chargrilled beef, kudu or ostrich steaks as well as kingkip, tiger prawns and mussels and vegetarian delights such as half-baked butternut stuffed with feta and spin ...
Horse and Groom (Wimbledon, London)
In the middle of Haydons Road, Wimbledon, lies a beautiful pub called the Horse and Groom. It is owned and run by Miguel and Heidi Coelho from Pretoria. The couple have managed to bring a touch of South Africa to the place, although the feel and look of the pub is still very British. It has also recently been revamped! Luckily for us, they stock all your favourite South African brands including Klipdrift, C ...
House Bar (Wimbledon, London)
When you wake up late on a Sunday morning in summer, what is the first thing on your mind? (apart from where is the Nurofen?) …well, a good South African braai of course! Pop along to the Sunday afternoon braai at House Bar in Wimbledon. Starting from midday, you can actually smell the braai as you walk down the Broadway. Aaah, the nostalgic smell of home! The South African chef has a CV that will make your ...
Inamo oriental fusion (Soho, London)
Imagine this. You are going out for dinner in the very cosmopolitan corner of London, Soho off course... only, are you ready to experience a technological advanced restaurant?Inamo is a unique oriental fusion restaurant where you control your own dining experience. Their mission is to provide delicious cuisine with a timely service in a vibrant atmosphere.This restaurant is unique when it comes to offering ...
Moosh (Fulham, London)
During summer, brunch is the new dinner. With a natural desire to get up early and head out into the world, one soon realises that rumble in your tummy where its not quite lunch time, and definitely not pint time, but in fact what you need is something delicious and healthy to fill that gap. But where do you turn amidst a country most well known for its breakfast offering of greasy fry ups in dodgy cafs?How ...
1860 (Croydon, London)
Down the popular stretch of South End in Croydon lies a South African Indian restaurant which takes its name from the year that the Indians arrived in Durban.When you walk into 1860, you know they support South Africa as you spot South African flags, Springbok scarves and African art all around Р and the varied menu bursts with South African favourites with an Indian twist.Run by a South African family, hea ...
Vivat Bacchus (London Bridge, London)
Secretly tucked away from the hustle and bustle of London Bridge, there you will find the exquisite taste of Vivat Bacchus where owner Gerrie portrays an absolute passion for the wine and cheese concept. Gerrie opened Vivat Bacchus in Farringdon and after proving a huge success, the London Bridge venue was opened.Taking its name from the God of wine, Vivat Bacchus is an absolute must for all wine connoisseu ...
Gaucho (Richmond, London)
You like great steak and wine right? Of course you do, you are probably from SA! Well, before you sit down to the gorgeous view of the river Thames with an Argentine bottle of wine and steak, ask for two people; the waiter, Ryan and the chef, Damon. These blokes know their Malbec from their Krug Grand Cuvee NV and their Bife De Cuadril (rump) from their Bife De Lomo (fillet) and will make your meal all th ...
Chakalaka 1 (Chiswick, London)
It’s always exciting to hear of and visit new South African restaurants and bars in the UK. As it turns out, my very first SA restaurant I visited was Chakalaka in Putney, so when they invited SA PROMO for their Chiswick branch opening, I made sure I was there.
Chiswick is a very affluent area of West London and Chakalaka’s new restaurant and lounge bar is located five minutes walk from Chiswick Park stat ...
Say Pasta (Wimbledon, London)
Say Pasta, a delightfully different South African inspired Italian restaurant in Wimbledon Village is definitely worth a visit. The Say Pasta chain was started up by Carl Say. Having lived in South Africa and travelled the world he learnt much about global cuisine.
Carl says, “I scoured the globe for decades to find the finest tastes and greatest dishes. Now I’ve blended classic Italian with everything fr ...
Cape Town Fish Market (central London)
Tucked away in the heart of central London, down a cobbled side road, The Cape Town Fish Market is a gastronomic adventure, exploring the flavours of South Africa.A fervent patron of the chain back home in South Africa, I relished in the thought of sampling its savoury offerings once again. Upon arrival, I was amazed at the sheer enormity of the restaurant – spanning two floors in its central London locatio ...
